Massive Recall of Psychoactive Mushroom Edibles Sold in Colorado

While the type of mushroom most well-known for its psychedelic effects, psilocybin, has recently become decriminalized for certain medical purposes, another type of fungi that is unregulated by the Federal Government and purported to cause similar effects might actually be more dangerous.

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Products containing this type of mushroom with the active ingredient of muscimol can be found in retail stores all over Colorado in the form of edibles, but many of these products are being recalled after alarming side effects were reported by users.

What Kind of Mushroom Product Sold in Colorado Has Been Recalled?

The company that has issued the recall is known as Diamond Shruumz and specializes in products that contain derivatives of the mushroom known as Amanita muscaria, a mushroom in which the active ingredient muscimol naturally occurs.

Diamond Shruumz manufactures a variety of products containing muscaria including gummies, chocolate bars, and cones.

What Symptoms Have Been Reported Regarding Legal Mushrooms Sold in Colorado?

Following reports of adverse side effects and subsequently the recall, the following statement was posted on the official Diamond Shruumz website:

Due to consumers becoming ill after consuming the entire chocolate bar and some products containing higher levels of Muscimol than normal, it is crucial that all of our consumers refrain from ingesting this product while we, alongside the FDA, continue our investigation as to what is the cause of the serious adverse effects.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment elaborated on the reports listing purported side effects experiences as "seizures, muscle stiffness, tremors, abnormal heart rate, abnormal blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain."